User's Guide

6 Introduction
The best storage container for unused cartridges is the original shipping container. The plastic wrapping prevents dirt from accumulating on
the cartridges and partially protects them from humidity changes.
You can store tape cartridges in the maximum environmental conditions for up to four weeks without damaging the data or the cartridge.
Do not store cartridges for an extended time period in maximum temperature and humidity conditions.
When you ship a cartridge, place it in a sealed, moisture-proof bag to protect it from moisture, contaminants, and physical damage. Ship the
cartridge in a shipping container that has enough packing material to cushion the cartridge and prevent it from moving within the container.
Table 1-3 lists the recommended environment for operating, storing, and shipping LTO Ultrium data cartridges.
Table 1-3 Recommended Operating, Storing, and Shipping Environment
Environmental
Factor
Operating Storage Shipping
Temperature 10°C to 40°C
(50°F to 104°F)
16°C to 32°C
(61°F to 90°F)
-23°C to 49°C
(-9°F to 120°F)
Relative humidity
(noncondensing)
20% to 80% 20% to 80% 20% to 80%
Wet bulb temperature 26°C
(79°F)
26°C
(79°F)
26°C
(79°F)
Figure 1-3 LT0 Data Cartridge
Write-Protect Switch
The write-protect switch is used to prevent recording over existing data. To prevent recording or deleting, set the write-protect switch to the
closed position ( ). The drive senses the position of the switch and will not allow writing in this position. When installing cartridges in
your LTO standalone, place the switch in the open position (
), unless you do not wish to record on a specific cartridge. To set the write-
protect switch, slide it left or right to the desired position.
If the switch is set to
data cannot be written to the tape.
If the switch is set to
data can be written to and read from the tape.
Cautions
Always remove any cartridge from the drive before turning off the host system
power. Failure to remove a cartridge can result in cartridge and drive damage.
When a cartridge is removed from the drive, return it to the plastic case to
prolong the cartridge life.
Write-Protect Switch